Proto-Auto Lola B08/70

Proto-Auto Lola B08/70
Category	Daytona Prototype
Constructor	Lola Cars International
Designer(s)	Julian Sole
Predecessor	Multimatic MDP1
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Axle track	65.25 in (1,657.3 mm) (Front); 64.75 in (1,644.6 mm) (Rear)
Wheelbase	109.8 in (2,788.9 mm)
Engine	Pontiac/Ford 5.0 litre V8 naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	X-Trac 5-speed or 6-speed sequential manual
Weight	Appr. 900 kg (2,000 lb)
Fuel	Sunoco
Tyres	Pirelli
Competition history
Notable entrants	Krohn Racing; Dyson Racing
Notable drivers	Tracy Krohn; Eric van de Poele; Nic Jönsson; Ricardo Zonta; Oliver Gavin; Darren Turner;
Debut	2008 GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami
First win	2009 Verizon Wireless 250
Last win	2009 Crown Royal 200 at the Glen
Last event	2013 Grand-Am of The Americas
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Proto-Auto Lola B08/70 is a Daytona Prototype sports car built in 2008 by Lola Cars and sold by Proto-Auto LLC.

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It was débuted by Krohn Racing at the GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami, the second round of the 2008 Rolex Sports Car Series season, after Krohn Racing has used the previous year's Riley at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Originally powered by a Pontiac 5.0 litre V8 engine, it received a new Ford "Cammer" for 2009, producing 500 hp (370 kW).

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